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I was able to find a nipple for my black powder rifle, and it seemed like the pieces were falling together. I flew into Columbus Friday afternoon and was greated by my Dad and Father-in-Law ("FIL"), as well as 9" of fresh powdery snow. Stands were still set up from gun season, and we were chomping at the bit for Saturay morning.

Any hunting season with my dad is a cherished memory, but this would be my first hunt with FIL who is an accomplished archer and long time hunter. Add in black-powder rifles and the snow, we had the recipie for a dandy in the making. Saturday morning we harvested a Buckeye state bruiser along with a nice doe. Having all the meat we wanted, and temptures dropping to chilling -2 Saturday night, the weekend turned into cocktails and butchering.

A nice 10 point (only 3 of which weren't busted), on a heavy bodied deer. I would conservatively put him a 180#s live weight:







This ol' boy won't make it on the wall with "Buckley," but he created some memories that will be shared over euchre games and holiday tables with my family for a long time to come (lacking mention all the dinner tables he'll grace).

Thanks for the great weekend fella's.

Nice buck Showboat

Purty Buck, good hunting.

Good one. Obviously been protecting his territory.

I heard the story that goes with the buck. You need to put the whole story in the report.

tin can wrote:I heard the story that goes with the buck. You need to put the whole story in the report.

As I said, great memories that will be talked about for a loooonnnggg time to come. The "whole story" is more appropriately told in smaller groups.

How was the dove shooting

Nice 'un

SHOWBOAT wrote:
How was the dove shooting

Another story best told in small groups.